Tea is made from young leaves of the tea plant. Chinese were the earliest tea drinkers in the world. The British first discovered the Assam tea in 1829 in the forests of North - East India. The popular brands in the world are: a. Large leaved China tea b. Small leaved Assam tea

The correct answer is Neither (a) nor (b) is correct . Key Points There are many different types of tea like Darjeeling and Chinese greens . These have a cooling, and astringent flavor, slightly bitter . Tea has a stimulating effect on humans primarily by its caffeine content . The tea plant Camellia sinensis originated in the region encompassing today's Northeast India, Tibet, and north Myanmar, Southwest China . It was used as a medicinal drink by various ethnic groups in the region. In a medical text written by Hua Tuo , An early credible record of tea drinking dates to the 3rd century AD.